Quotes about Gustav Mahler

I am hitting my head against the walls, but the walls are giving way.

#Gustav Mahler

I also had a brother who was like me a musician and a composer. A...

#Gustav Mahler

Fortunately, something always remains to be harvested. So let us not be idle.

#Gustav Mahler

Even if people censure me, they should do so hat in hand.

#Gustav Mahler

Don't bother looking at the view - I have already composed it.

#Gustav Mahler

Discipline, work. Work, discipline.

#Gustav Mahler

Destiny smiles upon me but without making me the least bit happier.

#Gustav Mahler

Behind me the branches of a wasted and sterile existence are cracking.

#Gustav Mahler

Beauty and fullness of tone can be achieved by having the whole orchestra play with...

#Gustav Mahler

An operetta is simply a small and gay opera.

#Gustav Mahler

All that is not perfect down to the smallest detail is doomed to perish.

#Gustav Mahler

A symphony must be like the world. It must contain everything.

#Gustav Mahler